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Community 11 Jul 2024

Howick Kauri Kids provider secured

During the Howick Local Board meeting on Thursday 27 June the Board unanimously voted to enter a conditional contract with Community Kids (trading as Howick Kids) to take on the license of Howick Kauri Kids.

Conservation 11 Jul 2024

Funds on offer to improve waterways

A helping hand is being offered to landowners to help improve the area's waterways.

Youth / Rangatahi 11 Jul 2024

Papakura wants to get busy at leisure centre

Papakura Local Board has adopted a work programme that includes upgrade work at the leisure centre.

Community 11 Jul 2024

Funding celebrates diversity in Henderson-Massey

Projects and initiatives celebrating diversity and inclusion in the community have received funding in the work programme for the next year recently approved by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Community 11 Jul 2024

Puketāpapa gets $13+ million boost

This investment was approved by Puketāpapa Local Board to support the board’s goals outlined in its 2023 plan, which prioritises local outcomes and aligns with the Auckland Plan.

Community 10 Jul 2024

Papakura stands behind green plans

Papakura Local Board has committed funding to a range of green projects.

Community 10 Jul 2024

Kaipātiki board explores third party delivery for Kauri Kids

At its Business Meeting this week, Kaipātiki Local Board agreed to explore third party delivery for the Kaipātiki Kauri Kids centres now that regional funding for the programme has ended.

Community 10 Jul 2024

Funds allocated to a cleaner future

Manurewa has put money behind environmental projects.

Events

29 Sep 2026

Fabulous fishy friends

Children will experiment with sculpey clay to create a fabulous fish friend!

29 Sep 2026

Jubilee Building Tour with Blind Low Vision NZ

Explore the rich and detailed history of the Jubilee Building as a residential institute and scho...

29 Sep 2026

Preserving the feast: Beeswax wrap workshop

Enjoyable for families, curious kids and anyone who loves food.

29 Sep 2026

Rationing 1939-1950: The household experience

In this presentation, Lynley Stone from the Mt Albert Historical Society looks closely at the ite...

29 Sep 2026

Scrapbooking Grannie's Recipes

Share a copy of your recipe for our Grannie's Goodies display and find a 'new to you' tried-and-t...

29 Sep 2026 - 06 Oct 2026

Children’s Breadmaking 101

Come along to discover the simple, rewarding joy of traditional baking.

29 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Food beyond taste: Exploring five senses

Join us as we take a slightly different look at the things we eat.

30 Sep 2026

130 Years: French Settlers to Alliance Française

Discover the remarkable story of French presence in Auckland since 1896 and the parallel history...